Texarkana Independent School District is honoring three outstanding graduates for their professional achievements, leadership, and service to others during its 2026 Distinguished Alumni celebration, scheduled for Friday, November 6. This year's honorees are Melva Hildreth Flowers, Texas High School Class of 1970; Jim Pendergast, Texas High School Class of 1981; and Dr. Loretta Rhodes-Sanders, Dunbar High School Class of 1965.

For 70 years, Texarkana College’s Vocational Nursing Program has prepared students to enter the nursing profession. Established in 1956, the program marks its 70th anniversary in 2026, celebrating a longstanding commitment to nursing education and the region’s health care workforce.

Kate Hamill’s version of Pride and Prejudice has been called “funnier than it ought to be,” and audiences are reminded that “THIS AIN’T YOUR GRANDMA’S AUSTEN!”

Texarkana Independent School District (TISD) proudly announces that Christiane Irvin, Coordinator of Accountability and Assessment, has been named the Region 8 Recognition Award recipient by the Texas Statewide Network of Assessment Professionals (TSNAP). Irvin was recognized during the Texas Assessment Conference Luncheon for her outstanding leadership, dedication, and service to students and educators.

Perfect for audiences of all ages, this vibrant adaptation blends the timeless beauty and holiday tradition of The Nutcracker with modern multimedia elements and engaging, interactive performance features. Audiences will follow Clara and her Nutcracker Prince into a dazzling winter wonderland, underscored by Tchaikovsky’s iconic score.

For working adults who want to earn a bachelor’s degree but cannot put their careers and families on hold to move away for college, the partnership between the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (UAHT) and the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) brings the opportunity closer to home.

Each year, the National FFA Organization honors FFA members who show the utmost dedication to the organization through their desire to develop their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.

The SWEPCO Foundation presented a $25,000 check to the Texarkana College Foundation Wednesday to establish an endowed scholarship fund that will provide financial support for Texarkana College students.

Among students nationwide who entered one of the nation’s most recognized academic competitions, Texas High School senior Theophilus Francis has distinguished himself as one of the nation’s top performers. 

The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (UAHT) Iron Horse Pantry recently received two $500 gift cards from Harvest Regional Food Bank in Texarkana to help provide food and essential items to UAHT students and their families.

Texas A&M University Texarkana has been recognized among the nation’s top public institutions in U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 Best Colleges rankings, placing among the top 30 public schools in its category. The national recognition comes as A&M Texarkana continues to experience significant growth in enrollment while reporting improvements in student retention, graduation rates, and student debt.

A school leader's work rarely stops at the campus doors. For two Texarkana ISD educators, that work will now extend across Region 8 and connect them with school leaders throughout Texas.

Texarkana’s own Katelyn Dobbins Clayton has garnered quite a bit of attention online for her pictures of 2024 solar eclipse.

Two Texarkana ISD educators have earned National Board Certification. Morriss Elementary School second grade teacher Lisa McCloskey and Texas Middle School Assistant Principal Ashleigh Bridges join the over 130,000 teachers across the United States who are Board-certified.

The James Black School of Bladesmithing and Historic Trades will hold a hunting knife course from January 19 through January 22 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System is proud to announce the certification of its cardiac rehabilitation program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation.

Texas A&M University-Texarkana has announced a new partnership with TexAmericas Center (TAC) that will allow center employees as well as employees of tenant businesses to receive discounted tuition towards classes at the university.

Texas Statewide Network of Assessment Professionals (TSNAP) selected TISD District Testing Coordinator Sherry Nelson as TSNAP DTC of the Year.

The University of Arkansas at Hope-Texarkana honored graduating students from the Nursing Assistant (CNA) Program with a special pinning ceremony on Monday, December 11, at 4:30 p.m. in the Texarkana Campus Center commons area.

December 8th, 2023, marks the 150th anniversary of the sale of the first Texarkana city lots. This milestone “birthday” deserves a celebration, and to that end, volunteers from the twin cities have been anticipating and planning a huge event for years.